Tile/Slate

Metal

Flat/TPO

Low slope roofing products are products used for roofing applications that are a 3/12 pitch (3 inches of vertical fall for every 12 inches of horizontal length) and below or commonly referred to as flat roofs.

Radiant Barrier

Tile/Slate

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Tile and slate roofing products are available in a wide variety of shapes, color, and composition. The most common and most economical options available are concrete based products made with Portland cement, sand, water and coloring synthetic oxides. Most of these products are available in one-piece interlocking tiles. The more expensive options are clay based products which are molded clay and baked into their final profile. This variety comes in both one and two piece options. Slate profile products are available in concrete, clay or naturally occurring materials. Naturally occurring products are the rarest of the slate/tile products and come at a premium. The color of naturally occurring slate is determined by the type and amount of chemicals and minerals present in the material and available in both “weathering” and unfading products.

When considering any slate or tile product structural considerations must be made to ensure that it will support the weight of these products. Lite weight products are available for retrofit applications but still tip the scales at over 500 pounds per square. Prior to installing slate/tile products, a structural engineer must be engaged to access limitations.

We recommend installing fully adhered underlayment systems with non-corrosive fasteners and flashings to ensure a lifetime of performance.

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Testimonials

We had DOW solar shingles installed when our home was re-roofed earlier this year. The Brinkmann folks put in extra effort to get the product through the City of Houston permit process prior to the final sign off. We appreciated that effort since we didn't have the time to follow through with the city. Mr. Brinkmann lead the effort to get the final permit and approval. The city inspectors on the other hand routinely missed inspection appointments. The roof installation itself was relatively trouble free and the work crew did a good job cleaning up post installation. Many neighbors are now asking about the solar shingles. So far to date the Dow estimates of power production have been very accurate and we are seeing a lower electric bill every month.
Kevin G**** Houston Heights